Statistics and Figures on Social Security (Year 2026-27)
1. Number of cases and applications by type of social security scheme
| Type of Scheme | Number of cases (as at 31.8.2026) | Number of applications (1.4.2026-31.8.2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSSA Scheme | 195 258 | 16 968 | |
| Portable CSSA Scheme | 580 | 52 | |
| Social Security Allowance (SSA) Scheme | Old Age Allowance | 386 078 | 17 805 |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 817 909 | 23 127 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 29 057 | 531 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 624 | 36 | |
| Disability Allowance | 190 182 | 14 115 | |
| Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Scheme | 320 | 66 | |
| Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme | 5 682 | 2 108 | |
2. Number of CSSA cases by nature of case (as at 31.8.2026)
| Nature of case | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Old Age | 112 423 |
| Permanent Disability | 16 123 |
| Ill Health | 28 541 |
| Single Parent | 17 734 |
| Low Earnings | 1 254 |
| Unemployment | 15 223 |
| Others | 3 960 |
| Total | 195 258 |
3. Number of SSA cases by type of allowance (as at 31.8.2026)
| Type of allowance | Number of cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Allowance | 386 078 | |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 817 909 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 29 057 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 624 | |
| Disability Allowance | Higher Disability Allowance | 20 977 |
| Normal Disability Allowance | 169 205 | |
| Sub-total | 190 182 | |
| Total | 1 425 850 | |